K9 Caretaker

Job Description

Job Description

K9s For Warriors is the nation’s largest provider of service dogs to veterans suffering from the invisible wounds of war, such as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Our unique, in-house program helps change the lives of American heroes by pairing them with a battle buddy, who was likely a rescue dog and then teaching him or her to utilize that dog to mitigate the symptoms of their wounds. In order to continue the great work we are doing, we are in need of a K9 Caretaker to join our amazing team!

Details for this Position :

This position is Full-time & Non-Exempt / hourly.

This position requires :

• High school degree or equivalent
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and rotating schedule
• Kennel experience preferred

Basic Function

The K9 Caretaker supports the proper operation of the kennels, to include cleaning / maintaining kennel facilities, feeding the dogs, caring for the dogs, and ensuring the overall safety of the kennel facilities and dogs.

Essential Functions and Duties

Physical Demands

Ability to exert a moderate to extensive amount of physical effort, including stooping, crouching, pushing, pulling, walking stairs, climbing, and lifting up to fifty (50) pounds individually. Exposure to unpleasant odors or sounds, cleaning chemicals, loud noises, and inclement weather. Must be able to operate

Sunday -Thursday (Off on Friday and Saturday)

The hours will rotate between 6 : 00am-2 : 30pm and 10 : 30am-7 : 00pm (2 week rotations for each schedule)